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[[Image:Granada.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Robino]] hitchhiking in [[Granada]], [[Spain]]]]
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[[Image:Flag of Europe EU.png|250px|thumb|Flag of [[European Union]]]]
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[[Image:Flag of Europe EU.png|250px|thumb|Flag of European Union]]
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Hitchhiking in '''Europe''' is fun. There are many small countries to enjoy hitching through, highways in the Western parts can be exceptionally good, and overall hitchhiking is relatively safe.
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Hitchhiking in '''Europe''' is fun. There are many small countries, highways in the West are good and hitchhiking is relatively safe.
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Some countries such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around, for example, for the large distances in a single lift, or with the possibility to go really fast (especially where driving speed is not limited). [[England]] is usually good because of the relatively short waiting time. Most other countries are at the average or rather easy hitchability level, e.g. the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and East European countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times (like [[Spain]] and [[Italy]]) but even there you might get a ride if you are patient enough. Some people chose to skip a country, though, after standing in one place for over two hours - it is reasonable enough to do so if visually good hitch-hiking spot appears not working in some places.
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Some countries, such as [[Germany]] are quite easy to hitch around. [[Germany]] for the large distances in a single lift, and the possibility to go really fast (no legal speed limits on many highways). [[England]] for the relative short time for waiting. Most other countries are at the European average (rather easy), e.g. the [[Netherlands]], [[Belgium]] and Eastern countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times like [[Spain]] and [[Italy]], but even there you might get a ride with some patience. Some people skip a country after standing in one place for over two hours. When this happens more than once on suitable places for hitching, this is reasonable.
 
  
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'''Note:''' In [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Poland]], [[Hungary]] and [[Italy ]] trucks are not allowed to use the highway on Sundays and public holidays. ''(any other countries?)''
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'''Note:''' In [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[Slovenia]], [[Poland]], [[Hungary]] and [[Italy ]] trucks are not allowed to use highways on Sundays and on public holidays. ''(any other countries?)''
  
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Hitching is rather safe in Europe. However, a woman alone takes a higher risk anywhere, of course.
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Hitching is rather safe in Europe. However, a single female hitch-hiker takes a higher risk because of obvious reasons.
  
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For crossing borders, have a look to the [[Schengen Agreement]]. With a visa to the Schengen area you can travel within a bunch of European countries.
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For crossing the borders have a look at the [[Schengen Agreement]]. With a Schengen visa you can travel within a bunch of European countries.
  
 
== Maps ==
 
== Maps ==
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Of course, you won't go on the road without a map, but it's possible, some people just hitchike with their feelings. For all of Europe but the East, the ''Marco Polo Euro Atlas'' is great. It contains detailed information about gas stations on highways, without unneeded stuff like an index or city maps. You can find it in [[Slovakia]].
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It is more convenient to take a map on your trip but if you don't do so it is no big deal - some people actually prefer to get a feeling of lost nomads and to trust their own senses. For most of Europe (excl. the Eastern parts) the ''Marco Polo Euro Atlas'' is a great hitch-hikers's choice: it contains a detailed information about gas stations situated on highways, and excludes less useful for hitch-hiking trips stuff like the index pages or city maps.
 
For online usage:  
 
For online usage:  
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* [http://www.liftershalte.info/?country=EU Liftershalte.info] - based on google maps.
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* [http://www.liftershalte.info/?country=EU Liftershalte.info] - based on google maps
 
* [http://viamichelin.com viamichelin.com]
 
* [http://viamichelin.com viamichelin.com]
 
* [http://www.map24.com Map24.com] - very good Java-Maps and routing
 
* [http://www.map24.com Map24.com] - very good Java-Maps and routing
  
 
== Tips for each country ==
 
== Tips for each country ==
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[[Image:Granada.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Robino]] hitchhiking in [[Granada]], [[Spain]]]]
 
The [http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm United Nations Statistics Division] defines Europe as following:
 
The [http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49regin.htm United Nations Statistics Division] defines Europe as following:
  

Revision as of 18:12, 6 November 2008

Flag of European Union

Hitchhiking in Europe is fun. There are many small countries to enjoy hitching through, highways in the Western parts can be exceptionally good, and overall hitchhiking is relatively safe. Some countries such as Germany are quite easy to hitch around, for example, for the large distances in a single lift, or with the possibility to go really fast (especially where driving speed is not limited). England is usually good because of the relatively short waiting time. Most other countries are at the average or rather easy hitchability level, e.g. the Netherlands, Belgium and East European countries. Some other countries are considered bad for the long waiting times (like Spain and Italy) but even there you might get a ride if you are patient enough. Some people chose to skip a country, though, after standing in one place for over two hours - it is reasonable enough to do so if visually good hitch-hiking spot appears not working in some places.

Note: In France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Poland, Hungary and Italy trucks are not allowed to use highways on Sundays and on public holidays. (any other countries?)

Hitching is rather safe in Europe. However, a single female hitch-hiker takes a higher risk because of obvious reasons.

For crossing the borders have a look at the Schengen Agreement. With a Schengen visa you can travel within a bunch of European countries.

Maps

It is more convenient to take a map on your trip but if you don't do so it is no big deal - some people actually prefer to get a feeling of lost nomads and to trust their own senses. For most of Europe (excl. the Eastern parts) the Marco Polo Euro Atlas is a great hitch-hikers's choice: it contains a detailed information about gas stations situated on highways, and excludes less useful for hitch-hiking trips stuff like the index pages or city maps. For online usage:

Tips for each country

Robino hitchhiking in Granada, Spain

The United Nations Statistics Division defines Europe as following:

Northern Europe

Autonomic Islands or Regions

Western Europe

Eastern Europe

Somewhere in Bulgaria.

Southern Europe

Autonomic Regions

External Links

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